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Ediswan carbon Lamp

Ediswan carbon Lamp

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Object Name
Light Bulb
incandescent lamp
date made
ca 1885
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
carbon (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 7/8 in x 2 3/8 in; 9.8425 cm x 6.0325 cm
ID Number
EM.327811
accession number
271855
catalog number
327811
Credit Line
from the Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)
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Work and Industry: Electricity
Exhibition
Lighting a Revolution
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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